Baseball Game Preview: Washburn Millers vs. Minneapolis South Tigers

The Washburn Millers will face off against the Minneapolis South Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Washburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.

On Tuesday, Washburn earned a 9-6 win over Minneapolis Southwest.

The team relied heavily on Ben Vanderley Klaassen, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. Teddy Page was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Washburn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 10.4.

Meanwhile, Minneapolis South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to Minneapolis Southwest. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered since May 22, 2024.

Otto Bares was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Washburn's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Minneapolis South, they now have a losing record of 4-5.

Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Washburn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Minneapolis South struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Washburn beat Minneapolis South 9-5 when the teams last played last Monday. Do the Millers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.